Freeze Drying Manager

Randox Laboratories

  • Antrim
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Job Description:Freeze Drying Manager- (Job Ref: 25N/FZMN)Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Freeze Drying Manager.What does the Freeze Dry team do?Randox is the 2nd largest manufacturer of Quality Control products globally. Diagnostic Laboratories are obliged to use these QC products to ensure the accuracy and precision of their processes and equipment used. We have a growing number of serum-based products. Some are sold as freeze-dried. The Freeze Dry team are responsible for the dispense of all these QC controls, calibrators and reagents. Once dispensed through a variety of methods including semi-automatic hand dispensing and through a new high speed dispense line. These products are then loaded onto any one of our freeze dryers and then unloaded once the product is dried.Location: Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Rd, Antrim BT41 4FL.Contract Offered: Full-time, PermanentWorking Hours / Shifts: alternating between 3 shifts – 7am to 5.40pm, 9am to 7.40pm and 11am to 9.40pm. Flexibility will be required.What does this role involve?This role is responsible for the day to day management of the freeze drying team, ensuring that all batches are manufactured in accordance with order and product specifications and overseeing the training of current and new staff members. Key duties of the role include:
  • To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Freeze Drying Formulation department.
  • The supervision of team members and the allocation of work and duties including, the performance of various formulation, freeze dry, dispense and capping/labelling procedures and the routine maintenance and calibration of formulation, Marchesini Line and Freeze Drying plant and instrumentation.
  • The training of formulation and Marchesini staff and the conducting of regular training reviews.
  • Ensuring the maintenance of accurate formulation, freeze dry, dispense and capping/labelling instructions and records covering the manufacture of every batch of component.
  • The troubleshooting of production queries and continual improvement of manufacturing processes.
  • The attendance at regular manufacturing meetings.
  • The raising of Problem Reports and Concession Reports.
  • The generation and analysis of key performance indicators.
  • Ensuring that manufacturing staff adhere to company health & safety procedures and the maintenance of a safe working environment.
Who can apply?Essential criteria:
  • Previous experience at a managerial level.
  • Proven leadership skills.
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong IT skills, including experience with Microsoft packages
Desirable:
  • Working knowledge of quality systems.
  • Qualified to degree level in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology or a Life Science.
  • Working knowledge of Health & Safety, including CoSHH.
  • Previous experience in the diagnostics sector.

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